slide-icon
return-icon

How NBA players performed at 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

Rui Hachimura erupted for 29 points as Japan defeated Saudi Arabia

doc-content image

The second round (Window 4) of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers is upon us. The August window runs from August 27-31 across all regions and will feature top-tier talent from around the world.

Download the NBA App

Watch on

Courtside 1891

, powered by DAZN

FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers Schedule & Results:

Africa

|

Americas

Asia |

Europe

August 27

Cameroon vs. Nigeria

Cameroon cruised past Nigeria, 78-62, behind a dominant performance from Pelicans big man Yves Missi, who powered his way to 24 points, nine rebounds and four blocks.

Yves Missi DOMINATED everything 🤯

The star big led Cameroon to W over Nigeria, registering 24 PTS, 9 REB and 4 BLK 🇨🇲

#FIBAWC

#StepItUp

pic.twitter.com/L9ubBEtBhp

— FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 (@FIBAWC)

August 27, 2026

Sweden vs. Finland

Pelle Larsson took over the scoring column as Sweden defeated Finland, 86-81. The Miami Heat guard finished with 31 points, five rebounds, and finished 9-of-17 from the field.

Lauri Markkanen finished with 11 points, three rebounds and one assist for Finland.

Pelle Larsson drops 31 PTS, as he leads Sweden 🇸🇪 to a crucial victory over Finland away from home 🤯

pic.twitter.com/FLlozKi5EP

China vs. Qatar

Yang Hansen was a force for China, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds in a dominant 83-57 victory over Qatar.

Strength ✅

Touch ✅

Range ✅

Game feeling ✅

Hansen Yang is the absolute full package 💯

pic.twitter.com/vRI1KOQob5

Japan vs. Saudi Arabia

A near-perfect shooting performance from Rui Hachimura powered Japan past Saudi Arabia, 106-78. Hachimura scored 29 points, going 11-of-13 from the field and 4-for-4 from the line.

Rui Hachimura gets HOT as Japan cruise to a big W in Jeddah 🔥🇯🇵

x

pic.twitter.com/kgAUTgWIdI

Germany vs. Netherlands

Dennis

Schröder set the tone for Germany’s 99-83 victory over the Netherlands, recording 25 points and six assists on 7-of-11 shooting.

Dennis Schroder is the greatest show in the game ⚡️

23 PTS and 6 AST over Netherlands for another Germany win!

pic.twitter.com/ZmmmJWnJRA

France vs. Slovenia

Victor Wembanyama propelled France to a dominant 92-67 win, improving to a Group L-best 6-1 record. He recorded 22 points and nine rebounds while shooting 60% from the field.

Sacramento Kings forward Maxime Raynaud also added 13 points.

WEMBY TOOK OFF. 🛸

The captain led his France to a comfortable win over Slovenia, as he registered 22 PTS and 9 REB.

pic.twitter.com/JDECzxGe6m

Croatia vs. Latvia

The No. 5 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft is back in the NBA, and Mario Hezonja showed exactly why after leading Croatia to a dominant 115-80 win over Latvia. Hezonja erupted for 28 points and seven assists on 8-of-13 shooting.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matković was perfect from the field, adding 18 points on 8-of-8 shooting.

Mario Hezonja is READY for the season 🫡

28 PTS, 7 AST, 8/8 2FG, 3 REB & W against Latvia.

pic.twitter.com/nxc5Idz5G1

Victor WembanyamaDennis SchröderYves MissiPelle LarssonMario HezonjabasketballFIBA Basketball World CupMiami HeatRui Hachimura